Revolutionizing Quality Inspection: A Case Study on Republic Manufacturing
Technology Category
- Drones - Drone Payloads & Accessories
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries
- Education
- Paper & Pulp
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Additive Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Process Simulation
Services
- Testing & Certification
- Training
About The Customer
Republic Manufacturing is a world-class producer of industrial blowers and vacuum pumps. Since 1962, they have been pushing the boundaries of modern manufacturing, leading them to design and create their own line of advanced products that continue to bring innovation to the industrial market. They are committed to providing value for both the customer and the company, understanding the importance of quality manufacturing and how work instruction software pushes quality to a new level. The company is known for its dedication to advancing the quality standards of the industry.
The Challenge
Republic Manufacturing, a leading producer of industrial blowers and vacuum pumps, was facing challenges in maintaining the highest levels of quality for their customers. Their inspection process was twofold, involving operators recording quality data and performing inspections during assembly, followed by Quality Control inspectors verifying the product once completed. This process, while ensuring quality, was time-consuming and complicated due to the use of paper-based inspection reports. The company was also struggling with training their workforce due to frequent product changes and variations. The traditional paper-based methods were not only inefficient but also prone to errors and loss of data.
The Solution
Republic Manufacturing turned to VKS, a work instruction software, to improve their quality methods, inspection processes, and workforce capabilities. The company implemented four methods that significantly improved their quality standards, productivity, and reduced total inspection time. Firstly, they digitized their inspection process, reducing quality control inspection times by 75%. Secondly, they used pictures to accurately show personnel the key inspection points, ensuring proper review. Thirdly, they digitized quality data such as serial numbers, torque specifications, and belt tensions, making them easy to access and impossible to lose. Lastly, they leveraged VKS to provide detailed inspection guidebooks for each unit, reducing the risk of inspectors forgetting to check something and enabling new inspectors to get on the floor sooner. The company also plans to implement VKS ToolConnect to apply correct torque values automatically while recording data for quality control.
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